School of Business

Profile: Dr. Darin L. Gerdes

Dr. Darin Gerdes is an associate professor and director of graduate programs in the
School of Business at Charleston Southern University. His interdisciplinary background includes undergraduate degrees in government and
psychology from Liberty University, a master of business administration, a master
of arts in public policy and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Regent
University.

Before coming to Charleston Southern, Dr. Gerdes developed the leadership track for
the MBA program at Liberty University. He also designed the master of arts in organizational
leadership program at Charleston Southern. He regularly gives presentations on leadership
and leadership development at academic conferences.

Dr. Gerdes holds a lifetime ACSI teaching certification. He is a member of the Christian
Business Faculty Association and the Academy of Management. He is also a member of
Psi Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology and Sigma Beta Delta, the International
Honor Society for Business.